Different Research Methods in History

Q. What is an expert in a particular language called?

1. Epigraphist
2. Numismatist
3. Genealogist
4. Linguist

Q. Which of the following words best describe a scholar who studies and writes critical historical narratives?

1. Archaeologist
2. Researcher
3. Scientist
4. Historian

Q. Match the following terminologies with the studies they are related to:
1) Epigraphy; 2) Linguistics; 3) Numismatics; 4) Genealogy

A) Study of language; B) Study of family origins and history; C) Study of writings on rocks, walls and temples; D) Study of coins; E) Study of human artifacts

1. 1-E; 2-A; 3-D; 4-C
2. 1-C; 2-E; 3-A; 4-B
3. 1-C; 2-E; 3-D; 4-B
4. 1-C; 2-A; 3-D; 4-B

Q. Arrange the following steps that are followed while conducting historical research:
1) Understanding time-space aspect;
2) Formulate questions and hypothesis;
3) Collect and carry comparative analysis;
4) Examination of sources.

1. 3, 1, 2, 4
2. 1, 2, 3, 4
3. 2, 3, 1, 4
4. 2, 4, 3, 1

Q. S1: The historians formulate a hypothesis as a part of their research.
S2: The hypothesis is formulated after the collection of data.

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the explanation for S1
2. S1: True; S2: True; Both are independent statements
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: False

Q. What is a handwritten document called?

1. Penn
2. Manuscript
3. Note
4. List

Q. Reading his History textbook, Harsh wondered about how historians were able to draw an accurate timeline of the Gupta kings and their lineage. Which of the following branches do you think would be the answer to his question?

1. Numismatics
2. Genealogy
3. Tribology
4. Codicology

Q. Understanding of time-space aspect of events involve:

1. Time travelling
2. Arranging the sequence of events
3. Identifying the location of events
4. Comparative analysis of information collected

Q. People knowing can study inscriptions on temple walls.

1. epigraphy
2. numismatics
3. genealogy